A GRANT of £15,000 over three years has been donated to Wiltshire Music Centre by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.

The sum will go towards delivering the centre's master-classes, workshops, concerts and artist residencies for young musicians.

The programme includes artist masterclasses for young musicians, workshops for up to 100 musicians from regional youth orchestras, encouraging ensemble skills in musicians, foyer performances for young musicians and then onto live performances.

Becky Stothart, Creative Learning Manager to Wiltshire Music Centre, said: "We are delighted that the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has awarded a grant to support our work with young people. Our aim is to give young musicians the opportunity to learn from and perform with world-class artists and to be supported to reach their potential through a wide range of exciting music-making opportunities. The support from the Foundation is helping to make this happen."

The Foundation’s active grant giving programme, founded in 2010, supports projects improving skills, access and diversity across the arts, heritage and culture sector. It has now awarded more than £11m to more than 255 recipients across the UK.

Sarah Miller, Charity Executive at Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, said: "The Wiltshire Music Centre is able to demonstrate activities for young people are at the heart of its work. The Foundation is thrilled to help this dedicated organisation in providing an accessible and inspirational programme of professionally led opportunities for young musicians of all abilities."

The grant recognises Wiltshire Music Centre’s commitment to nurturing musical ability and interest, regardless of age or background and the strength of the organisation’s acclaimed Creative Learning Programme.